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Statement by Ambassador Mohamed Yusuf, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Yemen

Mr. President,

I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia. We express our gratitude to Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher for their valuable updates on the latest developments in Yemen. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to this meeting.

Statement delivered by Ambassador Toufik Koudri, Deputy Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the UNSC briefing on the situation in the Middle East: The political and humanitarian situation in Syria

Mr. President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the members of the A3+, namely Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and my own country Algeria.

At the outset, the A3+ would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Mr. Pedersen and ASG Joyce Msuya for their valuable briefings.

Mr. President,

Now more than ever, the Syrian people are seeking meaningful change in their country—a change that will enable them to realize their legitimate aspirations for peace, stability, prosperity and well-being.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Briefing on 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'

Thank you, President,

I thank USG Vladimir Voronkov and Executive Director Natalia Gherman for their briefs.  

President;

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council meeting on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan

Mr. President,

1. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my own country Sierra Leone.

2. At the outset, we wish to congratulate you, and the People’s Republic of China, on assuming the Presidency of our Council. We express to you, Mr. President, our best wishes of success.

3. We also seize this opportunity to commend Algeria for its able leadership of our Council’s work during the month of January.

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on '​The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo'

Mr. President, 

Thank you for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council. 

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ members: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my own country, Sierra Leone. 

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'

Mr. President, 
 
Thank you for organizing this important briefing. I also express Guyana’s appreciation to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland for the valuable information and perspectives provided. We pay today tribute to all humanitarians working in Gaza, and given the focus of today’s meeting, especially to Commissioner General Lazzarini and the staff of UNRWA for their unwavering commitment and service in the face of immense challenges 
 
Mr. President, 
 

Statement by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the briefing on the 40th Report of the Prosecutor of the ICC to the UN under Resolution 1593 (2005) on the situation in Darfur

Statement by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations, at the briefing on the 40th Report of the Prosecutor of the ICC to the United Nations under Resolution 1593 (2005) on the situation in Darfur - 27 January 2025

Mr. President,

I thank you Prosecutor Karim Khan, for your presentation of the 40th report pursuant to Security Council resolution 1593 and for your sobering briefing. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Sudan in today’s meeting.

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on '​The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo'

Mr. President,

I have the honor to speak on behalf of the A3+ members: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my country, Sierra Leone.

Statement delivered by Ms. Stephanie Savory, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UN, at the Arria Formula meeting organized by the Russian Federation on “Beyond the Battlefield: Atrocities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Against Civilians"

Thank you, Chair,

I extend my appreciation to the briefers for their testimony. Today’s discussion on accountability for atrocity crimes is timely.

Against the backdrop of a proliferation of armed conflicts around the world, where the rules and principles of International Humanitarian Law are increasingly being violated, Guyana wishes to underscore the following points:

Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations at the UNSC meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question: The Plight of Children in the Gaza Strip

Thank you, Mr. President

I thank USG Fletcher for his briefing and Ms. Bisan Nateel for her sobering testimony.

The subject of today’s meeting reminds us of the worst consequences of war – the devastating impacts on children. It reminds us of why peace must always be the only choice.

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